North Terrace is an all-day cafe bar at 22 to 26 Claremont Road in Jesmond, Newcastle, a short walk from the university. It pairs a seasonal pizza and salad menu with a full bar and an ever-changing programme of events, from live entertainment to a weekly Thursday quiz. Upstairs there is a games room with pool, ping pong and table football, plus a private hire space for parties and celebrations. A relaxed, sociable Newcastle spot for food, drinks and a night out.
Newcastle · Every Monday · No fee listed
North Terrace Open Mic
Claremont Road's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 2 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find North Terrace
Claremont RoadGetting there
Claremont Road, Newcastle
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Claremont Road, NewcastleAbout the night
North Terrace is an all-day eating-and-drinking social space on Claremont Road near Newcastle's city centre, with an ever-changing events programme, and its open mic runs every Monday from 8pm. The venue is proud of it — it has featured in Newcastle's top 10 open mic nights — so expect a friendly, well-run room. It's free to play and free to watch.
Sign-up process
Just turn up on the night and ask to play. The night is hosted by Neil Gibson, who will accompany you on guitar if you'd like him to and he knows the song.
The room
The open mic is held downstairs, on the raised area to the right of the bar. It's a deliberately low-key set-up — they dim the lights, which makes for a nice, relaxed atmosphere.
Backline
The house kit covers amps, PA, microphone, guitar and other acoustic instruments, so you can turn up empty-handed if you need to.
North Terrace is an all-day cafe bar at 22 to 26 Claremont Road in Jesmond, Newcastle, a short walk from the university. It pairs a seasonal pizza and salad menu with a full bar and an ever-changing programme of events, from live entertainment to a weekly Thursday quiz. Upstairs there is a games room with pool, ping pong and table football, plus a private hire space for parties and celebrations. A relaxed, sociable Newcastle spot for food, drinks and a night out.
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Claremont Road · Every Monday
North Terrace Open Mic
Claremont Road's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance North Terrace · Newcastle
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May 2026
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North Terrace Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 2 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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The night Every Monday
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightMon 2 Nov · 20:00Starts in 1d 18h 11m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
North Terrace is an all-day eating-and-drinking social space on Claremont Road near Newcastle's city centre, with an ever-changing events programme, and its open mic runs every Monday from 8pm. The venue is proud of it — it has featured in Newcastle's top 10 open mic nights — so expect a friendly, well-run room. It's free to play and free to watch.
Sign-up process
Just turn up on the night and ask to play. The night is hosted by Neil Gibson, who will accompany you on guitar if you'd like him to and he knows the song.
The room
The open mic is held downstairs, on the raised area to the right of the bar. It's a deliberately low-key set-up — they dim the lights, which makes for a nice, relaxed atmosphere.
Backline
The house kit covers amps, PA, microphone, guitar and other acoustic instruments, so you can turn up empty-handed if you need to.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How North Terrace’s Monday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find North Terrace
Claremont Road, Newcastle
AreaClaremont Road, Newcastle
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Getting there
You'll find North Terrace in Claremont Road, Newcastle. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. North Terrace provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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07 — Small print8 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
North Terrace provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
North Terrace is in Claremont Road, Newcastle. Get directions, or see the other Newcastle open mics.
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